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The 10 Most Anticipated Exhibitions of the Fall

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Vassily Kandinsky, Jaune-rouge-bleu, 1925 © Paris, Musée national d’art moderne-Centre Pompidou

Here we are, the back-to-school season is approaching (already!) at full speed, and that can only mean one thing: we’ve crossed the halfway mark of the year. The first half of 2025 slipped through our fingers before we even knew it, and honestly, the speed at which time flies can be quite dizzying. Fortunately, the cultural institutions in the capital are bursting with fabulous exhibitions for the second semester, which will bring us joy and sparkle in our eyes.


Another Light at the Musée du Luxembourg

It’s easy to reduce Soulages' work to the paintings he himself calls outrenoir. Huge swathes of black paint reflecting light to bring out the color. However, he only developed this technique in the 70s, after already having a careers of over 20 years, and it’s actually much more diverse and rich than that. Indeed, while the artist left behind more than 1700 canvas paintings, he also gifted us hundreds of paper paintings (over 800, just to give you an idea), all equally stunning. And it’s these works that the Musée du Luxembourg will showcase starting this fall.

Soulages, another light
Musée du Luxembourg
19, rue de Vaugirard – 6th
From September 17, 2025 to January 11, 2026
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To Dazzle Paris at the Musée d’Orsay

He is undoubtedly one of the greatest American painters of the 19th century, and without a doubt the greatest portraitist of the era. However, this is the first time that a monographic exhibition will be dedicated in France to John Singer Sargent. It was indeed in the capital that the artist developed his technique and refined his style, and even created some of his greatest masterpieces. The Museum d’Orsay pays a well-deserved tribute at the end of the year by gathering over 90 paintings by the artist, including some never before shown to the French public. It’s a unique and unmissable opportunity to discover his subtle paintings, full of poetry, sensitivity, and gentleness.

John Singer Sargent. Éblouir Paris
Musée d’Orsay
Esplanade Valéry-Giscard-d'Estaing – 7e
From September 23, 2025, to January 11, 2026
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Destination Moon at the Atelier des Lumières

You will get to enjoy a wonderful immersive journey named Destination Moon alongside actor Tom Hanks – who co-created the experience with Christopher Riley. After its great success in London, this immersive experience is making its first-ever stop in France this fall. Get ready for some amazing monumental projections.With the original soundtrack recorded with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, you'll feel like you're living a unique space experience at the heart of a spaceship. From the Apollo missions to the upcoming journeys planned with the Artemis program, the conquest of the Moon will hold no secrets for you.

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Destination Moon
Atelier des Lumières
38, rue Saint-Maur – 11th
Starting from September 24, 2025
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The Empire of Sleep at the Marmottan Monet Museum

Sleep is something we all know is extremely important. After all, we spend one third of our lives sleeping, and it’s simply vital. But more than that, it represents a mysterious state, during which the mind journeys to the land of dreams, intriguing and fascinating both scientists and artists alike. The Marmottan Monet Museum is taking us back to this enchanting topic!

The symbolism of dreams, particularly in the 19th and 20th centuries. A pivotal time when knowledge about sleep underwent transformation. Through a hundred works, the institution explores the connections between art and this very special state, touching on love, eroticism, and even death.

The Empire of Sleep
Marmottan Monet Museum
2, Louis-Boilly Street – 16th
From October 9, 2025, to March 1, 2026
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The Music of Colors at the Philharmonie

Few painters placed as much importance on music as Vassily Kandinsky. It played a fundamental role in the development of his art, which is now highlighted by the Philharmonie de Paris. Through more than 200 paintings and objects from his studio, the work of the Russian artist, who became a naturalized French citizen, sounds, vibrates, and resonates in our ears thanks to a immersive and sound experience. Room by room, the institution explores the impact of Wagner, Schönberg, and Stravinsky to create connections between shapes and notes, between colors and nuances. A bridge built between the arts that will delight both your eyes and your ears.

Kandinsky, the music of colors
Philharmonie de Paris
221, avenue Jean-Jaurès – 19th
From October 15, 2025, to February 1, 2026
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Modernity Revealed at the MEP

Starting from the 1920s, Edward Weston, a key figure in American and global photography, moves away from a pictorialist style (inspired by painting codes) towards modernity. Through more refined, simplified shots, he hones his style by simplifying his compositions, eliminating artifice and favoring lines, shapes, and light. The result is a collection of powerful, poetic images, of which more than a hundred will be showcased this autumn at the MEP.

MEP. It's a chance to discover some unseen photographs by the artist, as well as to compare his work with that of his contemporaries, through major pieces of pictorialism presented in dialogue.

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Edward Weston. Revealed Modernity
European House of Photography
5/7, rue de Fourcy – 4th
From October 15, 2025 to January 25, 2026
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Paris 1925 at the Cité de l’architecture

In 1925, the capital hosts the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts, between the Grand Palais and the Trocadéro. An extraordinary event that reflects the spirit of a vibrant and inventive society emerging from the First World War. A launchpad for the Art Deco style, showcasing revolutionary figures like Le Corbusier, Auguste Perret, Henri Sauvage, and Robert Mallet-Stevens. 100 years later, the Cité de l’architecture et du patrimoine invites us to dive back into this major cultural event thanks to an immersive scenography, exploring the then-emerging concept of modernity.

Paris 1925: The Art Deco and Its Architects
Cité de l’architecture et du patrimoine
1, place du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre – 16e
From October 22, 2025, to March 29, 2026
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Manga. An Art in Itself! at the Guimet Museum

Attention all fans of Japanese culture, especially mangas. This winter, the Asian arts museum is shining a spotlight on the art of Japanese comics. Through original boards, illustrated books from the 18th century, and painted scrolls, the exhibition explores the origins and evolution of mangas. As you walk through the rooms, you'll find dialogues with collectors...

Actions of the museum, mangas reveal their influences, drawing from both traditional Japanese culture and satirical press, the early animations, and even Western culture. The institution also highlights the talent of master mangaka, much to our delight.

Manga. What an art !
Guimet Museum
6, Place d'Iéna – 16th
From November 19, 2025, to March 9, 2026
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Mummies at the Museum of Mankind

In life, there are subjects that captivate, wrapped in a mysterious enigma. Supernatural events. The disappearance of Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès. Human folly. Or mummies. And it's to these last ones that the Museum of Mankind has decided to dedicate its last major exhibition of 2025. A dive into a mystical world,

It takes us to the four corners of the world to try to understand this funeral rite, which can sometimes be a source of terror but is also filled with fascination. As we move through the rooms, the Museum will present us with various mummification rituals from different parts of the world, providing us with a complete overview of this practice.

Mummies
Musée de l’Homme
17, place du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre – 16th
From November 19, 2025, to May 25, 2026
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Eva Jospin and Claire Tabouret at the Grand Palais

To end the year on a beautiful note, two unmissable names in French contemporary art will be showcased at the Grand Palais: Eva Jospin and Claire Tabouret. Two exceptional blank slates that promise to be simply fascinating. On one side, the mysterious forests of Eva Jospin, monumental cardboard sculptures as delicate as embroidery, will take us on a journey to an imaginary world filled with mystery and magic. On the other side, the enchanting canvases of Claire Tabouret will immerse us in a .ultrasensitive universe filled with children, games of shadow and light, and overflowing lipstick. A dialogue that promises to be as intense as it is aesthetic.

Carte blanche to Eva Jospin and Claire Tabouret
Grand Palais
17, avenue du Général-Eisenhower – 8th
From December 9, 2025 to March 15, 2026
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